Timberbank is ON T.R.A.C.K! ........... T – Teamwork and Trust ........... R – Respect and Responsibility ........... A – Attitude and Achievement ........... C – Cooperation, Courtesy and Commitment ........... K – Kindness and Keeping safe

Timberbank is ON T.R.A.C.K!
T – Teamwork and Trust
R – Respect and Responsibility
A – Attitude and Achievement
C – Cooperation, Courtesy and Commitment
K – Kindness and Keeping safe



ON T.R.A.C.K Students:

November 2017

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their "RESPECT & RESPONSIBLITY" at our "On TRACK" assembly on Nov. 24th:

Mr. O'Connor's class – Sharon, Sophia, Hishany, Michelle, Daniel

Ms. Oommen’s class – Hasnaa, Harine, Lukas K., Laura, Zachary

Ms. Persaud's class – Raymond, Yathav, Lilah, Olivia, Abisha

Ms. Boulos' /Mr. Mirshahi’s class – Emily, Letisha, Matthew, Lina, Allan

Ms. D’Alessandros’ class– Bryan, Aliya, Aswhinaa

Mrs. De Sousa’s class – Georgia, Macy, Farah, Alexander

Mrs. Mourad’s class – Silas, Maryam, Anusha, Axshan

Mrs. Sujeevan’s class - Muhammad, Layla, Eddison

Mrs. Montgomery’s / Mrs. Shaikh’s class – Mingle, Sofia, Quincee, Kingsley

Mrs. Jeung’s /Ms. Au's class – Mary, Tina, Abishek, Saaheshan, Yamilan

May 2016

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their "KINDNESS AND KEEPING SAFE" at our "On TRACK" assembly on May 13th:
Mr. O'Connor's class – Abisha, Aiden, Demetri, Mathumitha and Nancy
Mrs. Butters’s class – Laiba, Marlene and Shayanaa
Mrs. Corrieri’s class – Angela, Angelina, Elham, Felisha, Fidaa and Kenneth
Ms Persaud's class – Deo, Kimberly, Marc, Marcus, Riaz and Thanusi
Ms Skipper-Horton’s class – Abinaya, Cici and Derek
Ms Boulos's class – Angelos, Felix, Laiba, Shashin and Shirley
Ms Lai/Mr. Mirshahi's class – Emily, Joseph, Lilah and Royal
Ms Namasivayam's class – Ankit, Isaac, Shawn, Vicky and Yasmin
Ms Mourad/Ms Malkomkojian’s class – Aiden, Dina, Justin, Olivia, Serena, Teshane, and Varun
Mrs. Ball’s class – Macy, Noble and Sam
Mrs. Jeung/Mrs. Singh’s class – Axshan, Bruce, Genesis, Jessie and Sharon

March/April 2016

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their "COOPERATION, COURTESY & COMMITMENT" at our "On TRACK" assembly on March 24th:
Mr. O'Connor's class – Ezzah, Kaden, Leo, Nathaniel, Mathangy & Zhen Yan
Mrs. Butters’s class – Hamsa & Jacky
Mrs. Corrieri’s class – Ethan, Kishan, Leo & Lucas
Ms Persaud's class – Ilwad, Kreethica, Maddox, Marlene, Miki & Shayanaa
Ms Fotopoulos’s class – Aswin, Cynbia, Jacob & Kyle
Ms Boulos's class – Harine, Manoah, Mimi, Om & Ryan
Ms Lai/Mr. Mirshahi's class – Justin, Matthew, Randy & Una
Ms Namasivayam's class – Kajally, Katerina, Olivia, Sanky & Shawn
Ms Mourad/Ms Malkomkojian’s class – Chrysanthi, Lucas & Mathusiha
Mrs. Ball’s class – Dheilan, Joseph & Vianna
Mrs. Jeung/Mrs. Singh’s class – Asram, Fiona, Jerome, Jerry, Mikael & Samuel

On Wednesday, March 30th, our “Cooperation, Courtesy & Commitment” winners in grades 1-6 had lunch with Mrs. Epitropou. Here is a list of things that they said they loved about Timberbank:
·We get “On TRACK” awards and get a treat to eat or a treat to keep (Kyle)
·Our science classes because of the cool projects we get to do (Lucas)
·Our math classes because they are fun (Ethan)
·Our French classes with Ms Persaud (Jacky)
·Our many sports teams (Nathaniel)
·Playing Jeopardy with Ms Namasivayam (Kajally)
·Our after school program with ACSA (Zhen Yan)
·Our library because we get to look at animal books (Matthew)
·Our music classes because we get to play lots of instruments (Ezzah)
·Our nice teachers and friends (Kreethica)
·That we can become smarter at school (Leo)
·We got a 3D printer and it is so cool to watch it (all the students)

February 2016

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their "ATTITUDE & ACHIEVEMENT" at our "On TRACK" assembly on February 5th:
Mr. O'Connor's class – Aleena, Christina, Kajan, Mirror & Vanessa
Mrs. Butter’s class - Alex & Anthony
Mrs. Corrieri’s class – Aksaya, Kate, Nikkol, Patrick & Samuel
Ms Persaud's class – Arjun, Gregory, Provence, Raymond, Sophia & Zainab
Mrs. Spirou’s class – Abisha, Faizaan & Saba
Ms Boulos's class – Angela , Ciara, Laiba, Lucas & Ricky
Ms Lai/Mr. Mirshahi's class – Andrew, Christina, Jada, Shyon & Zoya
Ms Namasivayam's class – Alysha, Letisha & Suruthiga
Ms Mourad/Ms Malkomkojian’s class – Edmond, Grace & Morsal
Mrs. Ball’s class – Farhan, Glory & Mahdi
Mrs. Jeung/Mrs. Singh’s class – Athena, Daniel & Olivia
On Tuesday, February 9th, our “Attitude / Achievement” winners in grades 1-6 had lunch with Mrs. Epitropou. Here is a list of things that they said would like everyone to know about Timberbank:
· the best school to go to & learn (Alysha) · a school where there are no “put-downs” (Arjun)
· is a Gold Eco-School (Aleena) · has the best teachers who teach (Alex)
· has lots of fun activities (Mirror) · has different classes like Dance Class & we have fun learning (Saba)
· a school where everyone is helpful (Zoya) · have “lights out” every Friday to save energy (Raymond)
· we accept everyone’s differences (Kate) · we do “Nine to Feel Fine” when we’re feeling stressed (Sophia)
· we are a unique school (Aksaya) · we have Walking Wednesdays to stop car pollution (Gregory)
· has kind and friendly students (Letisha) · we have student ambassadors that help out (Alex)

January 2016

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their "RESPECT & RESPONSIBILITY" at our "On TRACK" assembly on Jan. 8th:
Mr. O'Connor's class – Abira, Anny, Bill, Chad, Hany & Milagro
Mrs. Butters’s class – Pravin
Mrs. Corrieri’s class – Abinaya, Anjana, Asvitha, Enya & Thomas
Ms Persaud's class – Amy, Daniel, Georgia, Michelle, Reja & Sharon
Mrs. Spirou’s class – Aishnavi, Emily, Oviya & Tyler
Ms Boulos's class – Arusan, Nadia & Tiffany
Ms Lai/Mr. Mirshahi's class – Akshat, Harriny, Joyce, Rabiya & Yancey
Ms Namasivayam's class – Allan, Ashwinaa & Kobe
Ms Mourad/Ms Malkomkojian’s class – Bonnie, Georgios, Katie & Zaid
Mrs. Ball’s class – Cassidy, Darmiya & Macy
Mrs. Jeung/Mrs. Kerr's class – Aarthik, Georgia, Gina & Queeny

On Friday, January 8th, our “RESPECT & RESPONSIBILITY” winners in grades 1-6 had lunch with Mrs. Epitropou. Here is a list of things that they said how they show respect for one another:
·We listen to one another
·We share our thoughts
·We keep our hands to ourselves
·We treat others the way we want to be treated
·We don’t interrupt when others are talking
·We are kind to others
·We do not push or argue
·We share materials in class
·We help others
·We use kind language

September - November 2015

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their "TEAMWORK & TRUST" at our "On TRACK" assembly on Dec. 4th:
Mr. O'Connor's class – Abirami, Abisha, Jolie, Kadija, Kashwine & Vithushika
Mrs. Corrieri’s class – Colin, Fahad, Jason & Vikasha
Ms Persaud's class – Ashvina, Ava, Hishany, Mariam, Sakanan & Vivian
Mrs. Spirou’s class – Jazmine, Lukas, Naiya & Phavieran
Ms Boulos's class – Alessia, Ashvin, James, Kathir & Zachary
Ms Lai/Mr. Mirshahi's class – Michael & Olivia
Ms Namasivayam's class – Anson, Caroline, Haidee & Lina
Ms Mourad/Ms Malkomkojian’s class – Alexander, Crysta, Elisa, Kevin & Vincent
Mrs. Ball’s class – Daniel, Glory & Nathan
Mrs. Jeung/Mrs. Kerr's class – Alexis, Anusha, Bryan, Dimitrios & Evangelia
On Friday, December 4th, our “Teamwork & Trust” winners in grades 1-6 had lunch with Mrs. Epitropou. Here is a list of things that they said would make our school even better:

• Having a new playground
• Having a spelling bee or other contests
• Never throwing litter outside
• More Spirit Days
• More Community Clean Up Days
• Having a Talent Show
• Having a Woodwind Presentation
• Having our band play at our On TRACK assemblies
• More books to read in our Library
• Continue to raise money for Sick Kids
• Doing Girls Club again
• Starting up a Boys Club
• More activities in the winter
• Having an Art teacher and art show
• Having a Gym teacher
• More concerts

April May 2015

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their "KINDNESS & KEEPING SAFE" at our last "On TRACK" assembly on May 14th:
Mr. O'Connor's class – Aathrayan, Dolly, Javier, Kethan, Milagro and Sagiran
Ms Yu’s class – Abisha, Aksaya, Demetri, Izwa, Leo and Pravin
Ms Persaud's class – Arjun, Colin, Elham, Leo and Patrick
Mr. Rands's class – Gregory, Maddox, Marlene, Oviya and Riaz
Ms Boulos's class – Amy, Evan, Ricky, Sean and Shashin
Mrs. Ball/Mr. Mirshahi's class – Angeliki, Cynbia, Jazmine, Mimi and Shyon
Ms Namasivayam's class – Gillian, Grace and Justin
Ms Mourad/Ms Malkomkojian’s class – Katie, Mathusiha, Varun and Vincent
Mrs. Montgomery’s class – Dheilan, Letisha and Olivia
Mrs. Jeung/Mrs. Kerr's class – Ashwinaa, Axshan, Caroline, Eshal, Jiapeng, Kiera, Sanky and Weiyu

During our ON TRACK lunch, the students wanted to share the things that we are proud of and do well here at Timberbank:
·We never give up
·We’re friendly
·We’re all a part of a team and don’t exclude people
·We’re kind
·We don’t push or pull each other
·We listen to our teachers
·We help our friends and other students
·We don’t bully
·We respect each other
·We achieve, we believe and we care
·We are a Gold Eco-School

January February 2015

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their "ATTITUDE & ACHIEVEMENT" at our last "On TRACK" assembly:

Mr. O'Connor's class – Abirami, Anny, Muaaz, Seraiya, Tian Bai and Victor

Ms Corrieri's class – Aleena, Hany, Mathumitha, Mirror, Nancy and Vithursan

Ms Persaud's class – Enya, Ethan, Mark, Nikkol and Thanusi

Mr. Rands's class – Deo, Hishany, Jacky, Jacob and Tyler

Ms Boulos's class – Kimberly, Manoah, Marc, Sharon and Sophia

Mrs. Ball/Mr. Mirshahi's class – Alessia, Harine G., Lilah and Om

Ms Namasivayam's class – Kathir, Michael, Yalda and Yancey

Ms Mourad/Mrs. Ho's class – Farishta, Georgios, Grace and Una

Mrs. Montgomery’s class – Darmiya, Isaac, Maggie and Randy

Ms Lo/Mrs. Kerr's class – Anusha, Crystal, Lovai and Suruthiga

During lunch, the students shared ways they felt we can work on improving Timberbank School. Here are their thoughts:

·New Playground

·Have more Eco activities as a whole school like the EcoCollage

·Make our school bigger and more accessible: elevator or chair lift

·New carpets

·Recess Club for when it is too cold to go outside

·Boys and Girls Club can do some activities together

·New paint in certain areas of the school

·Art Club

·Add microwave to our lunchroom areas so we can heat up our lunches

·Trophy Shelf

·Have a Talent Show

·More fundraising to help build our new playground

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November December 2014

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their "RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY" at our "On TRACK" assembly:
Mr. O'Connor's class – Bo, Elbert, Feroz, Kitty, Mathangy and Mu Lei
Ms Corrieri's class – Christina, Fahad, Kajan, Kate, Samuel and Vithushika
Ms Persaud's class – Ava, Daniel, Jenny, Kenneth and Mariam
Mr. Rands's class – Abinaya, Kevin, Lukas, Miki and Vivian
Ms Boulos's class – Georgia, Joey, Sakanan and Zainab
Mrs. Ball/Mr. Mirshahi's class – Cici, Emily, Harriny, Philip and Shirley
Ms Namasivayam's class – Abisha, Cynthia, Derek, Naiya and Ryan
Ms Mourad/Mrs. Ho's class – Alysha, Christina, Sean and Sherice
Ms Sookraj's class – Cassidy, Farhan and Matthew
Ms Lo/Mrs. Kerr's class – Aizah, Allan, Bryan and Gina
On November 25th, we celebrated with the students who received the “Respect and Responsibility” ON TRACK awards. They were asked if they could make our school better, what would they do…

• Build an elevator to make the second floor accessible
• Give our teacher-librarian suggestions on what books to buy
• Buy more computers
• Become even more eco-friendly e.g., lights out every day at a certain time
• Have a talent show
• Introduce ourselves to new teachers or new students when they come to our school
• Do more fundraisers so that we can buy the playground that we want
• Have a cafeteria
• Have a breakfast program
• Start a new program like Scouts
• Have school-wide contests

ON T.R.A.C.K Students:

October 2014

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their "TEAMWORK and TRUST" at our first "On TRACK" assembly:Mr. O'Connor's class - Ashwin, Carolina, Jennifer, Karshan, Nancy & ZetaMs Corrieri's class - Chad, Jolie, Kaden, Kadija, Kashwine & KishanMs Persaud's class - Abinaya, Ashvina, Lucas, Raymond & ThomasMr. Rands's class - Faizaan, Kreethica, Phavieran & ShayanaaMs Boulos's class - Anthony, Emma & MichelleMrs. Ball/Mr. Mirshahi's class - Aishnavi, James & MaxxMs Namasivayam's class - Akshat, Fiona & SabaMs Mourad/Mrs. Ho's class - Haarini, Joseph, Lina, Sarah & VickyMs Sookraj's class - Daniel, Haidee & RachaelMs Lo/Mrs. Kerr's class - Dimitrios, Lukas & Rabiya

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Archives

May 2014

Congratulations to the following students for being recognized for their “Kindness and Keeping Safe” and staying “On T.R.A.C.K.”.


Mrs. Ball’s class: Alysha, Christina, Eddie, Harriny, Rachel and Vicky
Ms Walia’s class: Akshat, Aswhinna, Crystal, Dakota, Gillian, Harishan and Zoya
Ms Sookraj’s class: Abisha, Cici, Colton and Randy
Ms Mourad’s class: Abinaya, Max, Nathan, Oviya, Phavieran, Ricky and Sean
Ms Namasivayam’s class: Alex, Emily and Felix
Ms Boulos’s class: Felisha, Gregory, Ilwad, Kevin, Miki and Riaz
Mr. Rands’s class: Elham, Faramir, Kreethica, Maddox, Marc-Nicolas and Shane
Ms Cheng/Mr. Mirshahi’s class: Angela, Kenneth and Leo
Ms Persaud’s class: Hamsa, Kadija, Leo, Mathumitha, Milagro and Pravin
Mrs. Corrieri’s class: Feroz, Javier, Reena, Sagiran, Vicky and Victor
Mr. O’Connor’s class: Jasvin, Jeffrey, Karina, Vyren and Xiang



The grade 1 to 6 students met and had lunch with Mrs. Epitropou on Monday, May 26th. They shared with her what they felt were the highlights of the year so far. Here they are:

• Track and Field Day
• Math Play Day
• Cross Country Running
• Jump Rope for Heart
• Move-a-Thon and Bounce Entertainment
• October Fun Party in our Class
• Movie Nights
• Basketball Club
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Dance Club
• PALS
• Infinitus Performance
• Staff vs Student Vball Game
• Playing with our friends
• Gym Time
• SOES
• After School Program
• Dancing with our friends from Inglewood Heights
• Our Concerts
• PLC Days because we get to work with Mrs. Epitropou
• and of course, all the learning we did!

March 2014

Congratulations to the following students for being recognized for their “Cooperation, Commitment and Courtesy” and staying “On T.R.A.C.K.”.

Mrs. Ball’s class: Aishnavi, James, Jamie, Ryan and Sherice

Ms Walia’s class: Bonita, Cynbia, Ian, Jiapeng, Lukas and Sanky

Ms Sookraj’s class: Haidee, Isabelle and Kathir

Ms Mourad’s class: Jacob, Jimmy, Mimi, Oviya and Shirley

Ms Namasivayam’s class: Evan, Jazmine and Kyle

Ms Boulos’s class: Daniel, Jason, Samuel and Sharon

Mr. Rands’s class: Amy, Ethan, Kimberly and Marlene

Ms Cheng/Mr. Mirshahi’s class: Kate and Mark

Ms Persaud’s class: Abirami, Aleena, Mathangy, Mirror and Nathaniel

Mrs. Corrieri’s class: Aathrayan, Eugen, Fabrizia, Jennifer and MuLei

Mr. O’Connor’s class: Bhavika, George, Hajra, Jim and Shevani



January 2014


Congratulations to the following students for being recognized for their “Attitude and Achievement” and staying “On T.R.A.C.K.”.
Ms Lo’s class: Derek, Lilah, Haarini, Olivia and Zack
Mrs. Jeung’s class: Anson, Carolina, Rabiya and Suruthiga
Ms Sookraj’s class: Isaac, Olivia and Yancey
Ms Mourad’s class: Emily, Kevin and Lucas
Ms Namasivayam’s class: Georgia, Shashin and Tyler
Ms Boulos’s class: Enya, Marcus and Thanusi
Mr. Rands’s class: Arjun, Lily and Vivian
Ms Cheng/Mr. Mirshahi’s class: Asvitha and Fahad
Ms Persaud’s class: Abisha, Anny, Kajan, Vithursan and Zhen Yan
Mrs. Corrieri’s class: Dolly, Jasiah, Kethan, Nandita and Tian Bai
Mr. O’Connor’s class: Aniruth, Brenda, Cindia, Jia Liang and Varshini

The "On TRACK" students had lunch with Mrs. Epitropou and we talked about what we love about Timberbank. This is what they said:
"we’re a Gold EcoSchool”
“we make friends easily”
“we don’t hurt each other”
“we don’t hurt people’s feelings”
“we have a fundraiser, the Move-a-thon”
“we have a positive attitude towards learning and achieving”
“we don’t make fun of people’s names”
“we celebrate “ON TRACK” behaviour”
“we have great sports teams”
“we respect each other”












November 2013


Congratulations to the following students for being recognized for their “Respect and Responsibility” and staying “On T.R.A.C.K.”.
Ms Lo’s class: Joseph, Justin, Laiba and Lina
Mrs. Jeung’s class: Allan, Letisha, Nadia and Saba
Mrs. Montgomery’s class: Alessia, Berlin and Matthew
Ms Mourad’s class: Arusan, Joey and Yu Kai
Ms Namasivayam’s class: Ashvina, Lukas and Manoah
Ms Boulos’s class: Ava, Kishan and Zainab
Mrs. Spirou’s class: Disha, Patrick and Sophia
Ms Cheng/Mr. Mirshahi’s class: Anjana, Jenny and Nikkol
Ms Persaud’s class: Bill, Kaden, Kashwine, Nancy and Vithushika
Mrs. Corrieri’s class: Andrew, Elbert, Nancy, Victoria and Zeta
Mr. O’Connor’s class: Alexandra, Andrew, Betty, Julia, Matthew and Nicole

The "On TRACK" students had lunch with Mrs. Epitropou and we talked about how fortunate we are to be living in such a great country. This is what they said that they were thankful for:
"the teachers who teach us”.
“the clean water that we have”.
“our freedom and peace”.
“the many books in our library”.
“our new supplies like our laptops”.
“the safe neighborhood and environement”.
“our amazing staff”.
“our extra-curricular activities”.
“our homes and shelter”.
“the food our parents provide us”.

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September 2013

Congratulations to the following students for being recognized for their “Teamwork and Trust” and staying “On T.R.A.C.K.”.


Ms Lo’s class: Michael, Philip, Sarah and Thakshanaa
Mrs. Jeung’s class: Fiona, Joyce, Kevin and Om
Mrs. Montgomery’s class: Aidan, Aatmayan and Simon
Ms Mourad’s class: Ashvin and Cici
Ms Namasivayam’s class: Emma and Raymond
Ms Boulos’s class: Michelle, Nishani and Sakanan
Mrs. Spirou’s class: Hishany, Mariam and Samuel
Ms Cheng/Mr. Mirshahi’s class: Abinaya, Aksaya and Lucas
Ms Persaud’s class: Abira, Chad, Christina, Demetri and Jolie
Mrs. Corrieri’s class: Bo, Caralina, Muaaz, Niveethan and Seraiya
Mr. O’Connor’s class: Grace, Heidi, Helen, Mahima, Shreya and Vithushan

The "On TRACK" students had lunch with Mrs. Epitropou and this is what they said that "Teamwork and Trust" looks like and sounds like:
"helping others".
"believing someone and knowing that he/she would not lie to you".
"is someone is alone, you can help them by playing with them".
"treating people the way you want to be treated".
"working together and seeing everyone doing their part".
"everyone working in a group, participating and having fun".
"working togetherto do one thing and you help one another".
"being trustworthy when you are a friend".

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May 2013

On May17th, at our ON T.R.A.C.K assembly, we recognized students for their “kindness and keeping safe”.
Congratulations to:
Eddie, Ivan, Jimmy and Laiba from Ms Lo’s class

Abisha, Max, Nian Yuan, Om and Simon from Mrs. Montgomery’s class

Evan, Ilwad, Jacky, Kevin, Kimberly and Shayanaa from Mrs. De Sousa’s class

Chang, Gregory, Jason, Joyce, Kayla and Philip from Mrs. Jeung’s class

Ethan and Kishan from Mrs. Lee-Davis’s class

Aksaya, Kaden, Lucas and Patrick from Mrs. Corrieri/Mr. Mirshahi’s class

Andrew, Ethan, Justin, Mu Lei and Reena from Ms Persaud’s class

Aniruth, Cindia, George, Julia, Karina and Vyren from Mr. Katz’s class

Dolly from Ms Runighan’s class
Aakarshan, Chris, Eunice, Joysee, Maria and Xin from Mr. O’Connor’s class


Our students met with Mrs. Epitropou for lunch. She asked them what was great about being ON TRACK:

• “being ‘ON TRACK’ is everything”
• “it’s always good keeping safe”
• “play hard and try your best”
• “it was hard to get this award”
• “be kind to everyone”
• “that ‘ON TRACK’ represents our school”
• “obey what the teacher says”
• “if you try hard you will reach your goal”
• “it’s always good to be ‘ON TRACK’
• “that getting an ON TRACK award is like getting a reward for doing something good”
• “follow the rules”
• “if you are ‘OFF TRACK’ then you are not being nice to others”
• “don’t get in trouble”
• “always clean up your community”

March 2013

On March 22nd, at our ON T.R.A.C.K assembly, we recognized students for their “cooperation, commitment and courtesy”.

Congratulations to:
Philip, Phavieran, Mimi, Michael, Justin, Harriny and Derek from Ms Lo’s class
Shirley, Kathir, Chris, Berlin and Akshat from Mrs. Montgomery’s class
Yathavi, Riaz and Amy from Mrs. De Sousa’s class
Willy, Marlene, Kreethica and Elham from Mrs. Jeung’s class
Pravin, Mathangy, Demetri, Asvitha, Angela and Aleena from Mrs. Lee-Davis’s class
Thilaksan, Nancy, Harshaan, Felisha, Chad and Anjana from Mrs. Corrieri/Mr. Mirshahi’s class
Varshan, Seraiya, Sagiran, Michelle, Jordan and Jennifer from Ms Persaud’s class
Taylor, Matthew, Jia Liang, Hajra and Breena from Mr. Katz’s class
Sagiran and Willy from Ms Runighan’s class
Yong Shan, Nila, Mithune, Linda, Kenny, Isaac and David from Mr. O’Connor’s class

Our students met with Mrs. Epitropou for lunch. She asked them if they had a choice of which school they could go to, would they pick Timberbank? Why or why not?
They all said that they would choose Timberbank because:
“my teacher teaches us fun things and answers our questions.”
“of the many trips we get to go on.”
“there is no bullying at our school.”
“our teachers and principal are nice.”
“we do a lot of active things.”
“we have a dance club.”
“it is close to my house.”
“even if we are learning we are having fun.”
“we are a Gold EcoSchool.”
“our mascot is a timberwolf and I like wolves.”
“we get to dance and sing with special teachers.”
“we have houseleagues.”

February 2013

On February 11th, at our ON T.R.A.C.K assembly, we recognized students for their “attitude and achievement”.

Congratulations to:
Aishnavi, Aswin, Cynthia, James and Jessica from Ms Lo’s class
Arusan, Harishan, Jacob, Nadia, Saba, and Tyler from Mrs. Montgomery’s class
Karissa, Shane, Sharon and Vivian from Mrs. De Sousa’s class
Arjun, Georgia, Leo and Thanusi from Mrs. Jeung’s class
Disha, Kadija, Kenneth and Leo from Mrs. Lee-Davis’s class
Abinaya, Christina and Kajan from Mrs. Walker/Mr. Mirshahi’s class
Ashwin, Bo, Eugene, Muaaz and Vicky from Ms Persaud’s class
Betty, Bhavika, Helen, Jasvin, Jim and Shevani from Mr. Katz’s class
Mohamed and Varshini from Ms Runighan’s class
Abirram, Adrian, Devin, Jathursan and Betty from Mr. O’Connor’s class

Our students met with Mrs. Epitropou for lunch and told her that we should give our teachers “On TRACK” awards.
They should receive an award if they:
“would agree to be a student for a day.”
“ask students for tips.”
“listen to the principal, other teachers and their students.”
“are respectful.”
“are nice to the students.”
“eat all of their lunch so they have strength to teach in the afternoon.”
“are helpful.”
“are honest.”
“treat others as they wish to be treated.”
“ask and listen to what the students would like to learn.”
“solve problems easily.”
“ask reasonable questions.”
“have FUN!”

November 2012

On Nov. 30th, at our ON T.R.A.C.K assembly, we recognized students for their “respect and responsibility”.

Congratulations to:
Ashvin, Chloe, Kevin, Olivia, Ryan and Shashin from Mrs. Ball’s class
Alessia, Colin, Cynbia, Emily and Harine from Mrs. Montgomery’s class
Michelle, Sakanan, Samuel and Sophia from Mrs. De Sousa’s class
Ava, Anoojen, Hishany, and Raymond from Mrs. Jeung’s class
Abira, Abisha and Bill from Mrs. Lee-Davis’s class
Jia, Kate and Owen from Mrs. Walker/Mr. Mirshahi’s class
Aathrayan, Caralina, Kethan, Victor and Zeta from Ms Persaud’s class
Alexandra, Andrew, Brenda, Grace, Mahima, Nicole and Shreya from Mr. Katz’s class
Xin from Ms Runighan’s class
Abishega, Brian, Elson, Sasha and Sayilaja from Mr. O’Connor’s class

Our students met with Mrs. Epitropou for lunch and told her it is important to stay “On TRACK” because:
“it makes us proud”.
“it lets us know how well we are doing in school”.
“people see that we’re nice”.
“we get a treat and get to each lunch together in the library”.
“it encourages us to do better”.
“it makes us feel good for doing the right things”.
“we get recognized for doing something positive”.

September 2012

Congratulations to the following students for being recognized for their “Teamwork and Trust” and staying “On T.R.A.C.K.”.
Mrs. Ball’s class: Joey, Manoah, Nitharsika and Oviya
Mrs. Montgomery’s class: Aatmayan, Abinaya, Joyce, Lukas and Ricky
Mrs. De Sousa’s class: Daniel, Eyad, Mariam and Zainab
Mrs. Jeung’s class: Ashvina, Mark, Miki and Nishani
Mrs. Lee-Davis’s class: Abirami, Anny and Samuel
Mrs. Walker/Mr. Mirshahi’s class: Fahad, Jolie, Nathaniel and Zhen Yan
Ms Persaud’s class: Elbert, Feroz, Karshan, Nancy and Niveethan
Mr. Katz’s class: Heidi, Jennifer, Lyan and Vithushan
Mr. O’Connor’s class: Anda, Arruny, Praavean and Zaid
Ms Runighan’s class: Mathumitha and Pravin

Our students met with Mrs. Epitropou for lunch on Monday, October 1st and told her that our school is great because:
“we have great staff helping us”
“we have a beautiful and clean school thanks to Claudette and Enriques”
“we have lots of fun events”
“we dance during our assemblies”
“our teachers care and are nice to us”
“we have a great computer lab and new laptops to use”
“we became a GOLD EcoSchool this year”
“we have great Arts programs”
“we are active”
“we always work as a TEAM!”

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January 2012

On January 20th, we recognized students for their “attitude & achievement”.
Congratulations to:
Ashvin, Raymond, Saran and Sharon from Mrs. Ball’s class
Aaron, Gajeevan, Felix and Mariam from Miss Keith’s class
Jenny, Kayla, Kevin and Mathumitha from Miss Kwok’s class
Aksaya, Kashwine, Parvin and Varun from Miss Runighan’s class
Aathrayan, Anny, Anojah and Caralina from Mrs. Montgomery’s class
Gajeeni, Jennifer, MuLei and Reena from Mrs. Walker/Mr. Mirshahi’s class
Eunice, Gayathiri, George, Helen and Yong Shan from Ms Persaud’s class
Alexandra, Jia Liang, Jun and Sayilaja from Mrs. Corrieri’s class
Hamsa and Andrew from Miss Bass-West’s class
Abdalah, Kenson, Khloe and Tracy from Mr. O’Connor’s class

Our students met with Mrs. Epitropou for lunch and told her that our school is great because:
“we believe in Teamwork and Trust.”
“we help others; have great studies; and are good listeners.”
“we treat everyone with respect and we don’t bully.”
“we are making our school more eco-friendly and we have Walking Wednesdays.”
“we are active and have great houseleague programs.”
“we have great teachers and they treat us fairly.”
“we are collecting milk bags as our social justice action to help others.”

November

On November 25th, we recognized students for their “respect and responsibility”.
Congratulations to:
Arjun, Eyad, Joey and Kyle from Mrs. Ball’s class
Daniel, Georgia, Jacob and Janet from Miss Keith’s class
Abinaya, Anjana, Bill and Nishani from Miss Kwok’s class
Asvitha, Colin, Jia and Mirror from Miss Runighan’s class
Ashwin, Christina, Justin and Karshan from Mrs. Aziz’s class
Andrew M., Dolly, Feroz and Ms Graspas from Mrs. Walker/Mr. Mirshahi’s class

Anda, Arruny, Brenda, Grace and Praavean from Ms Persaud’s class
Bhavika, Elson, Hajra, Jennifer and Vithushan from Mrs. Corrieri’s class
Varshini from Miss Bass-West’s class
Birathesh, Joanne, Siliang and Sophia from Mr. O’Connor’s class

Our students met with Mrs. Epitropou for lunch and told her that they love our school because:
We have an Eco Trophy for classes to win this year.
We are going to do “Walking Wednesdays” which is good for our health and good exercise.
We do not have bullying at our school.
We help others, especially those who are sick.
We are collecting milk bags for “Bags for Beds” as our social justice project.
We have “ON T.R.A.C.K.”.

September

On September 30th, we recognized students for their “teamwork and trust”.

Congratulations to:

Ava, Lucas and Vivian from Mrs. Ball’s class

Abinaya, Arusan, Hishany, Marlene, Roy and Tyler from Ms Keith’s class

Abirami, Chad, Disha and Lucas from Mrs. Kwok’s class

Abisha, Enya, Fahad and Patrick from Ms Kalogris’ class

Abira, Nancy Z. and Kethan from Mrs. Aziz’s class

Elbert, Eugene, Muaaz, Nancy and Victor from Mrs. Walker/Mr. Mirshahi’s class

Ahmed, Andrew, Devin, Jim and Shreya from Ms Persaud’s class

Abbiram, Jasvin, Safa, Shevani and Zaid from Mrs. Corrieri’s class

Anjali, Nirajh, Safiullah and Sowmija from Mr. O’Connor’s class

Our students met with Mrs. Epitropou and told her that they love our school because:

Kids are nice to each other; there is no bullying; we are kind; we help one another; and we play with one another

We work as a team by doing sports; though our school stands for teamwork we ARE teamwork; we are safe

We have Book Fairs; we have a computer lab; we get to help our teachers; our teachers are nice to us

We grow stronger in our teamwork because we have lots of chance to do this like sports; we say sorry

Archives

April/May

Congratulations to the following students for being recognized for their “Kindness and Keeping Safe” and of course, for staying “On T.R.A.C.K.”.
Mrs. Ball’s AM class: Izak, Saran and Shayanaa
Mrs. Ball’s PM class: Enya, Marlene, and Sharon
Ms Chan’s AM class: Colin, Jason, Kishan, and Sangeeth
Mrs. Aziz’s class: Ethan, Mathumitha, Peter, Reena and Seraiya
Mrs. Hong’s class: Gajeeni, Kadija, and Mirror
Ms Hwang/Mr. Mirshahi’s class: Andrew, Eugene, Thushan, and Vicky
Mrs. Walker’s class: Aniruth, Evan, and Shevani
Ms Persaud’s class: Helen, Majutha, and Rayen
Mrs. Lee-Davis’ class: Anda, Henry, Isabel, Kiara, Si Liang, and Zarian
Mr. O’Connor’s class: Jason, Katherine, Robert, Thivyha, and Vyren

Congratulations to our On T.R.A.C.K. recipients:

February/March

Congratulations to the following students for being recognized for their “Commitment, Cooperation & Courtesy” and staying “On T.R.A.C.K.”.
Mrs. Ball’s AM class : Ava, Toni, Vivian, Zainab
Mrs. Ball’s PM class: Angus, Ciarah, Kevin, Vicki
Ms Chan’s AM class: Aksaya, Gajeevan, Georgia, Rahma, Thomas
Mrs. Aziz’s class: Christina, Harshaan, Mu Lei, Nancy L, Nancy Z
Mrs. Jeung’s class: Abisha, Ariana, Mohamed, Ragul
Ms Hwang/Mr. Mirshahi’s class: Aneka, Ashwin, Parvathy
Mrs. Walker’s class: Arakan, Betty, Hajra, Matthew
Ms Persaud’s class: Hanad, Vyren
Mrs. Lee-Davis’ class: Andrew, Anjali, Elson, Gayathiri, Tracy, Vicky
Mr. O’Connor’s class: Abi, Arthiran, Atsana, Birathayini, Danny, Reshma

December/January

Attitude and Achievement

For the past two months, we have been working on the traits: Attitude and Achievement.
Congratulations to the following students for being “On T.R.A.C.K.”!

Mrs. Ball’s am class: Anjana; Ashvina; Raveena: and Raymond
Ms Chan’s am class: Abinaya; Angela; Daniel; Hishany; Miriam; and Varun
Mrs. Ball’s pm class: Kayla; Patrick; Shane; and Thanusi
Mrs. Jeung’s class: Justin; Nathaniel; and Raymond
Mrs. Aziz’s class: Karshan; Kashwine; and Vithushika
Ms Hwang/Mr. Mirhahi’s class: Feroz and Jessica
Mrs. Walker’s class: Brenda; Jia Liang; Taylor; and Varshini
Ms Persaud’s class: Aakarshan; Ahmed; Grace; and Zaid
Mrs. Lee-Davis’ class: Abbiram; Khloe; Rameez; Safiullah; and Taylor
Mr. O’Connor’s class: Cissy; Matthey; Sarraneya; and William

We are focussing on the following traits for February and March: Cooperation and Commitment

October/November

Respect and Responsibility
Menaal, Nishani & Sophia in Mrs. Ball’s am class;
Gregory, Ilwad, Kate & Lucas in Mrs. Chan’s class;
Disha, Fahad & Julianna in Mrs. Balls’ pm class;
Abirami, Demetri, & Nancy Li in Mrs. Montgomery’s class;
Chad, Jennifer, Kadija & Victor in Mrs. Jeung’s class;
Aathrayan, Bo & Dolly in Ms Hwang’s/Mr. Mirshahi’s class;
Jasvin, Jun, & Vithushan in Mrs. Walker’s class;
Alexandra, Bhavika, David, Jaden & Jim in Ms Persaud’s class;
Abdallah, Cynthia, Emeka, Niraj, Sophia & Sowmija in Mrs. Lee-Davis’ class;
Deepikka, Haristan, Mona, Peter, & Sendooran in Mr. O’Connor’s class.

What do our students like about our school?
· Many library books to choose from
· A great computer lab
· Lots of art
· Big field to play on
· We have more sports teams now
· Big Gym
· Assemblies
· Fun houseleague
· Awards for ON TRACK winners
· Balls to play with at recess

What would our students like to change at our school?
· Classrooms with doors
· More visual art activities
· Better and Bigger Playstructure

September

Teamwork and Trust
Caralina, Daniel, Leo & Pravin in Mrs. Montgomery’s class;
Abira, Annie, Elbert & Jia in Mrs. Jeung’s class;
Anojah, Maathulan & Muaaz in Ms Hwang’s/Mr. Mirshahi’s class;
Andrew, Jennifer & Mahima in Mrs. Walker’s class;
Arruny, Heidi, Praavean & Shreya in Ms Persaud’s class;
Birathesh & Maria in Mrs. Lee-Davis’ class;
Danny, Iqra, Sangheertha & Teresa in Mr. O’Connor’s class.

June

What June On TRACK students have to say:

When our new principal, Mrs. Epitropou comes we hope…

We will get more sports teams
We will still have book fairs
We will still have girls’ volleyball
We can still have skipping club
That she will be nice
That we could start to have a science fair
We will still have Folkdance Jamboree
That she will still give out recess balls and equipment like Mrs. Bedford
That she will feel welcome
We can still have kilometre club
That she will do On TRACK principal’s treat days
That our school will still be really clean
That she won’t put French in our dance studio room
That she will fix our instruments so that they play properly
That she won’t be mean
That she will make sure that no harm happens to our school
That she won’t make us wear uniforms

February / March

Ms Kwok’s Gr. 1/2 : Jim, Matthew, Andrew, Raymond
Mrs. Jeung’s Gr. 1/2: Aneka, Betty, Brenda, Vithushan
Mrs. Montgomery’s Gr. 1/2: Shevani, Muaaz, Jun, Vicky, Parvathy
Ms Hwang/Mr. Mirshahi’s Gr. 3: Rose, Jathursan, Emeka
Ms Persaud’s Gr. 4: Safiullah, Nirajh, Catherine, Joanne and Vincent
Mrs. Lee-Davis’ Gr. 5/6: Anna, Neha, Abi, Peter
Mr. O’Connor’s Gr. 5/6: Birathayini, Deepika, Katherine, Hadiya

At the principal’s appreciation lunch for the On TRACK students, the children were asked to share why they think that including the ARTS in their studies is important.

Here is what our February on TRACK students had to say about the ARTS:
- “We can express ourselves!”
- “When we are young we have a chance to try lots of different arts – you might not when you get older.”
- “So you can use your creativity.”


- “It’s the fun kind of work.”
- “We learn new, cool stuff.”
- “When you do arts more it becomes more exciting, and easier too.”
- “You have to learn how to work as a team when you do arts together.”



Student quotes from the previous months:

WHAT HELPS YOU TO FEEL SAFE HERE AT TIMBERBANK JR. P.S.?
Ø We have rules to help us like, don’t run inside, don’t grab
Ø We have yard duty teachers to help us outside
Ø We learn strategies for when we get mad
Ø People are not rude at this school
Ø In an emergency the teachers will give us instructions – we just need to listen
Ø Just meeting and talking with the principal at these lunches helps us think about what we are doing and saying
Ø We have not had trespassers at this school but, we know what to do if we do
Ø We don’t see weapons at our school
Ø We don’t have serious bullies here
Ø We have friends to support us when we have a problem

WHAT COULD WE DO DIFFERENTLY TO MAKE THINGS SAFER AT TIMBERBANK ?
Ø We can remind drivers of safety in our parking lot and on the road at the front of the school
Ø We can keep practicing our strategies for what to do when you are angry or mad
Ø We can stop excluding people by learning what exclusion feels like
Ø Don’t blame one person for losing a game – have good sportsmanship
Ø Just use respect for others!